freddy2020

Got damage to some of the side panels any ideas on how to get a decent paint job ? I would hate to just do the normal paint mix ? any suggestions or am I out of luck ?

sydtoosic

can we get some pics? you may not have to get a paint job, what caused the damage?

yardie876

Sorry to hear. Post pics of the damage so we can see. From what I've seen at dealerships near me their guys do a pretty good job. You can always check with one near you.

freddy2020

I will post pics tonight, but a industrial size dumpster got pushed by strong wind and slammed into my parked GS...bent the panel above the rear wheel on the driver side with scratches thru the paint. Nothing like a car accident but nevertheless...

puckhead85

don't those things have wheel locks to prevent them from rolling
Hope the damage isn't bad.

loki312

ouch...sorry to hear that.

onexcite

that ....hurts.

If the paint not crack then paintless dent remove can push it back and experience detailers can work their magic on the paint.

The liquid platinum are really hard to match.

rjm

Most Lexus dealers have auto body shops that specialize in repairing Lexus and have Liquid Platinum in stock. Other body shops may have to match to get the right color.

FNR32

To my knowledge, All body shops order/mix their paints and get supplied from a specific paint manufacture. Lexus doesn't sell paint directly to the body shop. Their paint rates would be so high they'd never be able to make any money if they bought paint from Lexus. Still, there are different qualities of aftermarket paint. My advice would be to ask around and find the most reputable shop in your area and find out what type of warranty they offer. I haven't seen your car, but with the damage on the panel you describe just over over the rear tire, it's possible that they may have to blend the paint into your rear door to assure a proper paint match.

bigblack06

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Ouch! I would have cried for a few seconds and kicked the dumpster a few times.

rjm

Simply not true. Sewell Lexus of Dallas had a hard time getting Liquid Platinum in stock initially because it was a new color for them. Now they have it and keep it in stock to repair GS350's with Liquid Platinum.

SW17LS

That sucks!

I was also told by a body shop I know and trust that for some reason it was hard to get ahold of the LP paint...

I wouldn't automatically assume a dealer will do the best job, I would shop around, get reviews...

JimSowle

I'm the Director at Sewell Lexus Certified Collision Center, and thought I'd chip in here to clarify any misunderstandings. We actually mix our paint from scratch based on color codes and variances. We have PPG's Aquabase paint line. It consists of about 48 toners that we combine for each color based on the color code of the car and the color formula from our paint company (PPG is a Lexus approved brand, there are other approved brands as well). There are slight variances to every color on every model of car made, so we have to use our experience to choose the closest variance and tint to match from there if needed. This is how every quality collision repair shop has operated for decades. There is no manufacturer that provides "factory" paint. Several reasons why, but a few are car manufacturers don't make or stock paint, and the formulations they use at the factory aren't able to be used in a refinish environment on an assembled car.

We (Collision Repair Center) had the formula for Liquid Platinum shortly after the '13 GS was on our lot for sale. We likely didn't have small touch up paint available in our parts department for sale to customers though. The touch up paint they have for sale to owners is prepackaged from a different source.

If you or any Club Lexus member would like a tour of our shop, I'd be happy to show you our facility. Give me a call or send me an e-mail and we can make arrangements. Hopefully, none of you ever need our services! If you do, we are there to restore your Lexus back to it's pre-accident condition.

Jim Sowle

williakz

Great info! It's always good to hear from someone that knows the facts on the ground rather than the usual idle speculation or hearsay of the uninformed. Thanks Jim.

SW17LS

Yep, great info.

That makes sense then what the guy at my dealer's shop was saying, he said he did not have that paint yet he must have meant small batches.